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How to take the perfect profile pic for social media sites

Your profile picture is more important than you might think. It’s your chance to make a good first impression on the world. That’s why you must know how to take the perfect profile picture for all your accounts.

Say you’re applying for a new job. Potential employers will run background checks on your social media presence. You need to have good pictures that show you at your best.

You might even want to run a check on yourself to get an idea of what other people are seeing. Here’s how to run a free background check on yourself. Here are a few ways to improve your LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram profile picture.

A few ways to look better on LinkedIn

This is incredibly important because it gives employers an idea of what you’ll look like at work. Choose a picture that shows how competent, influential and likable you are.

Not sure how that comes across in a picture? Just upload your LinkedIn profile picture to Photofeeler, a free picture rating website. Strangers will let you know how you come across.

Instead of uploading a picture with a toothy grin, take a professional photo with a slight smile. You want to look friendly without showing too much enthusiasm. Also, use a picture that has a blurred background so the person viewing your profile can focus on your face.

How to take the perfect profile picture for Facebook

Family shots are a great option. After all, Facebook is all about connecting with other people, so it makes sense to pick a photo of you with loved ones. Just make sure you’re the focal point of the picture.

Improve your look on Instagram

We recommend picking an action-oriented photograph. Show yourself doing something you love. For example, if you like surfing, show yourself riding those waves.

Instagram is more personal than LinkedIn and less family-oriented than Facebook. It’s okay to let your hair down a little. Just make sure you don’t get too comfortable, or you might put off employers.

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15 out-of-the-box ways to make extra cash from anywhere

By now, you probably know that you don’t have to leave home to make money. After all, many companies sent employees home to work during the pandemic. But even if you aren’t a salaried employee, you can still make a living from the comfort of your own home.

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Stuff I use a lot and like

🤔 I’m not sure what this list says about me other than I like exercise, good food, nice smells, white teeth and no peach fuzz.

I wear this weighted vest when I walk to burn more calories and increase bone density. Order one that’s 10% of your body weight.
I love to make a pot of soup and freeze it in this silicone container. I have lunch for the whole week.
This large aromatherapy candle makes my house smell so good.
This tooth whitener and polisher kit is like going to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned.
I use these $2 blades to shape my eyebrows and get rid of the fuzz on my face, along with those hairs that pop up out of nowhere.

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Your to-do list won’t stand a chance: Use Mac’s free Automator app to do repetitive tasks. You can make a variety of workflows and applications. Here’s a full guide. If you’re a coder, you’ll love this!

Bosses are firing Gen Z workers fast

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Gen Z grads are getting the axe — 6 in 10 employers have already let them go. Plus, a massive security breach exposed the private info of millions. Find out how one guy spent $1K on Facebook Ads to find love and about a new law that could change your car radio.

Love this idea: Two Colorado sisters launched a dating app designed for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Users can tap “X” or “❤️” to sort through matches, and there’s a “Dateability Deets” section where you check off terms that describe your condition. Check it out on iOS and Android.

What was the first feature film to use computer-generated imagery, aka CGI? Was it … A.) “Star Wars: A New Hope,“ B.) “Tron,“ C.) “Westworld“ or D.) “Alien“?

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$1 million-plus invested

Into an old cruise ship purchased on Craigslist. A tech entrepreneur spent 15 years restoring the 293-foot vessel. It was built in Germany in 1955, inspired “The Love Boat” and was in the 1963 Bond movie “From Russia with Love.” After they decided to sell the slice of history, it mysteriously took on water and was decommissioned. Weird, right?

5 free resources to grow your business

Entrepreneurs and small business owners need all the help they can get. When you’re a self-starter, you’re constantly on the go, multitasking and doing all you can to grow your company quickly. Luckily, there are a ton of free small business resources that can help you along the way.

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Scam emails we got this week – Don’t fall for this junk!

Eight billion. That’s how many spam emails go out in the U.S. every single day. Komando staff (me included!) have received some real winners recently. Here’s a look at actual spam emails circulating right now. I want to keep you safe from junk like this, so read carefully!

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Sorry, pal, but you’re going to want all these.

I love Amazon, but the box pile-up is real. Break them down faster with an injury-proof box cutter.
Make all your shoes slip-ons with no-tie elastic laces.
Cleaning goop (22% off) to get the crud out of your car’s nooks and crannies.
A slim, portable phone power bank is perfect for when you forget to charge at home.
A cord tamer sticks right to your appliances. Click the box for 20% off!

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Facebook ad tip for small-biz owners: Use Engagement Custom Audiences to target people who’ve already interacted with your content (e.g., someone who has liked one of your posts or watched a video). This cuts the cost of getting a qualified lead. Love that! To get started, go to Ads Manager > Audiences > Create a custom audience.

A remote you won’t lose: The latest OS for the Apple Watch, watchOS 11, got a snazzy upgrade people who lose the TV remote often are sure to love. With watchOS 11, you can turn the Digital Crown on your smartwatch to control the volume, and you can tap the three-dot menu button to mute or unmute and power your Apple TV on or off.

Need some extra cash? 15 jobs you can do from home

Working remotely isn’t suitable for everybody. But in the wake of the pandemic, it has seen a considerable boon globally. Tap or click here for legit ways to find work-from-home jobs.

If you’re interested in earning a living from home, there is no better time to get involved with the right opportunity.

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Keychains that double as ...

I love it when things are functional. For this list, I put together a few keychain goodies I’ve bought that fall into this category!

A universal charging cable, complete with USB, USB-C, micro-USB and Apple Lightning adapters.
An emergency Advil stash for under $9.
A seatbelt slicer and safety hammer for escaping a wrecked car.
An eyeglass repair kit (51% off).
An Apple AirTag holder (26% off). Ta-da! Now you won’t lose ‘em.

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Recent health studies you need to know now

Did you know video games are good for your health? No, really! I’m a health nut, so I keep up with studies that have practical takeaways for a better, longer life. Spoiler: Your parents were right about eating your broccoli.

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Sweet finds to make life easier

Get rid of bad breath at the source with a tongue scraper (7% off). Sounds crazy, but it really works.
Keep your cups from dripping everywhere with these coasters (14% off) that look like LPs. The rubber bottoms help you avoid spills, too.
A magnetic bag for your water bottle — strap your keys, wallet and phone to any bottle, and keep the whole thing off the floor by sticking it to metal. Smart.
These ingenious pens (15% off) let you keep a bit of paint on hand for touch-ups. Need this!
Clever self-watering planters have an aerated bottom to ward off root rot and store water to keep your plants happy. Love the color.

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Online dating the safe way

You may not be looking for love online, but Tinder says about 40% of couples meet via apps. I know a couple who met on a dating app for farmers. They’re perfect for each other — they got married and have two boys and two girls under age 8 with another on the way. But for others, dating apps can be a complete nightmare.

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Small business owners: Simplify your life with one financial tool that does it all

Are your finances as organized as you’d like them to be? Come on, be honest. For most business owners, the answer is a reluctant no.

As your company grows, you will have more expenses, contractors, KPIs and hands managing it all. If your communication happens through email, over the phone, in messages, and via spreadsheets, you will hit a wall sooner or later.

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We all love a deal: But what if the 2TB hard drive you just purchased only holds 50GB? It happens, folks. There’s a free tool you can use to check if what you bought is what you got. Go to my site for steps. Do this with every drive!